Mission Statement
Serving the second largest metropolitan area in Georgia, the Department of Music is committed to excellence in teaching, advancing knowledge and skills, and enriching the community in the area of music. Emphasizing student-faculty contact through small class sizes and private music lessons, the Department offers degrees that prepare students for graduate training and professional work in music. Central to the Department’s mission is the success of the students it educates in all its degree and non-degree programs. The Music Program is also committed to faculty research and creativity, enriching its mission of teaching students and serving the university and community by conducting a wide-variety of extra-curricular musical events and activities
OBJECTIVES
- DEGREE PROGRAMS
To provide through degree programs the necessary basic training and experience, preparing students for a variety of careers in the field of music, including: performance, church work, public and private school education, studio music instruction, and the music industry. With the fulfillment of requirements for the baccalaureate degree, our students achieve a sound preparation for graduate school.
- GENERAL EDUCATION AND SERVICE COURSES
To contribute to the general education of ASU students, providing an understanding and appreciation of music which is essential to all educated persons. This goal is achieved by departmental participation in the Humanities program, by offering music instruction to non-majors, by presenting concerts, and by offering all students the opportunity to perform in music ensembles.
- UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
To enhance the cultural atmosphere of the University campus and the community at large through the presentation of quality concerts, recitals, opera productions, music festivals, and workshops. To serve the citizens of the Augusta area, providing instruction in music through the Conservatory Program. To serve the University through appearances at various campus functions.